Summary
Madison's ballfields are worn out from overuse — there aren't enough fields to rotate, so grass never recovers. The city's turf consultant says safety is the top concern and more fields are needed as youth sports participation keeps growing.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Resodding one regulation field runs about $100,000-150,000; replacing the Hexagon softball turf isn't yet costed on the CIP list.
The thousands of kids in Madison's soccer, baseball, and softball programs who play on safer, better fields.
Families may face pushback when fields must be closed for rest and recovery periods.
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